I Knew This Was a Mistake. I Did It Anyway.

[@ZagelMedia]

When she let her bike fall over on the gravel downhill and started picking the berries was hilarious! This was quite the adventure and a testament of willpower! What a trip!

[@MrHawkis]

No matter how it's done, you achieved a huge feat and a very difficult adventure! Not many people these days are willing to put themselves through this type of discomfort and also call it fun. Awesome video Yuka, you're tough as nails!

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

“No matter how it’s done”? It’s not worth risking your life for adventure no matter how “awesome”.

[@perspectivedetective2703]

@@CANControlGRAFFITI You should cut out the cataract that blinds. If you have to ask why. You should have jumped.

[@MrHawkis]

@@CANControlGRAFFITI Well I agree with you that you shouldn’t kill yourself, but I was making a comment about her bike and bag situation being less than adequate. She made it work!

[@TheHatipov]

@@CANControlGRAFFITI a lot of outdoor activities put your life at risks it’s just about making sure you have the proper plans in place in case something goes wrong

[@bigtdawg8356]

Most of us can’t afford to go to another country just to ride so let’s put some perspective on this lol wealthy Japanese appear to be able to do these things. I’d do it on a show string but then again riding in Switzerland all one needs is bread and cheese! Keep the mountain biking!

[@CantTalkImRiding]

I've watched a bunch of bikepacking videos, and most are by people who are pretty hardcore. Watching your video makes these long trips look more feasible for people like me that get intimidated by the long days. The times you came short on your goal and kept up a good attitude is great to watch. You made it all look more fun, feasible, but manageable, unlike other videos that make it look like you have to keep mashing miles and have everything super dialed.

[@VanGirlYuka]

We must have fun first 👍 and having something looking forward like pizza helped 🍕

[@zedddddful]

That's totally the wrong bike for that trip lol you're grit and determination however were spot on 😂

[@OmniTierra]

2:34 you’re only one hour into the journey and I am only 2 1/2 minutes into your video and I’m already so psyched for you. It’s awesome that you did this with The Gear that you have. So many people and so many companies are so fixated on just selling more and more stuff. ERIC is a lucky man. Your energy is awesome.

[@espem88]

Your determination to push yourself is admirable. It's a great example for us women to follow and I appreciate that you show the good, bad, and ugly. Not everything in life goes according to plan and you were able to adjust and overcome obstacles along the way that so many people would have just given up. I commend you on this wonderful, difficult adventure! You're a true inspiration!

[@smefour]

Great example for us men as well :)

[@otakumonkey]

13:18 one of the funniest. I thought she would go for the bike but picked black berries. 🤣 She can find happiness in the saddest moment.

[@fivetool]

I just love coming along for your adventures, Yuka. I love your positive spirit and your sense of humor.

[@saywhaatnow]

Brilliant video!!! You captured the highs and lows of bike touring so well!! Beautifully done. Thank you!

[@NigelMarston]

One of the most delightful commentaries on a bike adventure I've ever heard. You are such a lovely positive person.

[@jywong197]

She, herself is an inspiration. Her positivity is an inspiration. Thank you

[@brentcollins9727]

Did anyone else smile for 27 minutes straight? Yuka is so amazing!

[@firefoxturbo]

No

[@mr.e0311]

Smiled like an idiot... not you, me!

[@magruderable]

You're such an amazing person Yuka. I wish I had half your skill and sense of adventure. Thanks so much for the great videos, it helps so much with my life.

[@VanGirlYuka]

I’m not sure about skill🤣 but if you say making a bad day a good day is a skill, I have it 👍

[@orcinusvox5107]

so humble too! :)

[@YING7777]

You’re ballzy for riding that trail by yourself! Mad props!

[@jtarazoff]

I love Yuka's sunny disposition in the face of challenges that make us want to cry.

[@zer0bytes2000]

Your perseverance and attitude when faced with all the difficult situations is amazing and inspiring! Thank You Yuka

[@Team81MTB]

Whew!! I'm soooo glad that you didn't run into any snakes or river crossings. 🤣 But seriously, you're determination is off the charts!! That was a truly hellish trail and you finished it with a smile still on your face. Awesome job Yuka! Much respect! 👍👊

[@damianhla4940]

Yuka san, i recommend using the Topeak Tetrarack M2 (front and rear). I have these mounted on my Trek Rail 7 full suspension eMTB. Works great and doesn't interfere with the suspension. 😊 We have been doing similar trips like yours without issues. We use the pannier bags MTX EXP as well. Good design. You just need to make sure the lock does not unhook. We latch it down with extra strap. For better comfort you can consider towing an offroad trailer. With suspension they cope surprisingly well. Also if you are crossing rivers frequently, for waist level crossing you can get a waterproof fishing waders pants and boots. It is easy to slip on and will keep you dry and warm.

[@arnicus208]

Her voice and narration, shear enjoyment and a pleasure to listen to more than once.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

This is great! We shared it on our weekly Debrief roundup

[@Negrus2006]

Yuka, you have great spirit that helped you go through this amazing journey! Much respect to you and wish you more adventures! Looking forward to watching more videos!

[@marianaruggeri1241]

Well done!!! As a bikepacker I know how hard this was, congratulations. Can’t wait to check out your next adventure.

[@ZaniniGabriele]

Yuka i'm really impressed about your power, energy and on how much is strong your mind, this is a journey that a day i will try to do, take ten importants things and start a trip of multiple days on my bike, but i know that my body have not all that power and know i'm dreaming with this video, you're the best 💪🏻 love from italy 👋🏻

[@73megalith]

A grand effort Yuka, dealing with challanges like a champ 😀 that trail looks hard , sceanic and rewarding 🤙

[@dheath3697]

Just can't believe what I just watched, that's far more brutal than I could have imagined, the whole video I'm just watching in amazement and awe of your determination and grit, I could never do something like this, Yuka is truly special.

[@WesMacaulay]

Hell of a journey! Well done and thanks for the inspiration! You and Eric have been making great content down there!

[@richr7604]

Great ride Yuka! Thanks for sharing your epic journey! You never cease to amaze me with your determination in overcoming difficulties in your path. Thank you again!!

[@RBKRoggen]

This was so uplifting and inspiring! And you managed to make it event funny and so pleasant to watch. Just discovered your channel and from now on I am so happy to follow your adventures! Love your content! Thank you! And congrats for this amazing trail you did! 🎉🎉🎉 It was truly a challenge 😯

[@oldschoolmtb]

So humble yet so AWESOME!! Thank you for sharing, for being so positive, and always inspiring.

[@VeloObscura]

We rode the Tassie Trail a couple of years ago while cycling around Australia and had a great time. Unfortunately we didn't get to ride the singletrack, but stopped in at Derby on our way back to Devonport. We also didn't take the goat track up to the Plateau like you did and went up the road from Poatina, which was really peaceful with very little traffic. Great work making it though there - it's got a reputation! You can get the keys to those locked gates from the Trail association, but you need to return them back to where you got them from or lose the hefty deposit that you left for them. We didn't know if we were going to be able to get back there on our tour, so we didn't get the keys either. There are many times on a long tour where all the panniers need to come off the bike in order to pass a gate etc... 😅 That Tassie weather can be unforgiving! Thankfully we were luckier than you and managed to be indoors for the couple of storms that came through during our time there. We made some videos about it too, but they aren't as dramatic as yours! Fantastic work! p.s. That bird was a Kookaburra 😁

[@rivers8517]

Truly epic video! I love your channel. you are one of the only mountainlike channels I sub to because you mix a vlog with mountain biking, also gear reviews, and comedy. Keep of the great work.

[@Petermcpete]

Great video Yuka. Your spirit always makes me smile. What an incredible achievement.

[@amiel4614]

Your solo adventure are fun to watch. You are brave!

[@lukenukem1164]

Love this, your positivity and attitude is infectious.

[@RomanoCortesJorge]

I hope you can go on more bikepacking adventures after having learned from this experience. Keep on inspiring.

[@nathan.4130]

Wow, that was an amazing adventure. Congratulations on going the whole distance. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@ScottTeuber]

Super human effort to not breakdown and give up! Really impressed by your accomplishment.

[@martinschwartz7342]

thanks for another excellent adventure video. You did very well on your first multi-day adventure. You have what it takes to do whatever you set your mind to do.

[@justsayin3600]

I gota say, I have respect for you doing this ride solo. That's really impressive.

[@higherlearning1013]

Awesome adventure🎉🎉 , can't wait to be able to fix my bike to the standards it needs to be( spokes keep popping for some reason I'm 220 6'4 lol) which I new hub and rim.. I have flow 28 spoke 29ers on my stump jumper but alas they keep popping

[@hb.8188]

Amazing - I would have had to do enough with the trip and the conditions- to have the energy to film this all by yourself outstanding.

[@terrancematthews4416]

Eric has a jewel 💎 in Yuka don’t know any Woman that would attempt this let along complete this journey. Love the channel and the heart with the lessons learned. Thanks

[@DeeEight]

On modern shocks and forks, locked out isn't really locked out. There's still a blow-off circuit to prevent damage to the internals incase you DO hit something substantial. Also you shoudl have increased the air pressures to account for the extra weight of gear you added to the bike as its the same as putting a heavier rider on the bike. That would have done a lot to prevent the tire rubbing the rear seat bag.

[@Adventuregirl96]

That was an amazing adventure and you did it on an Enduro bike, what an amazing accomplishment.

[@justsayin3600]

The fact she did that on an enduro mtb is hard core. I hate riding xc and green trails on an enduro. It's like I'm pedaling/ putting work in that's 30-50% harder. Damn.

[@trailjockeytj6160]

You are a tough little bugger! Kudos, and major props to that adventure!

[@stevematthews4092]

What a courageous & spirited woman. More power to you. May the road ahead continue to be exciting, wild & adventurous & always be completed with your safe passage home.

[@anthonynesbitt3011]

I liked this, this woman has courage and stamina where many would have simply given up. A little tip for your shoes when you camp for the night. Put them in a plastic shopping bag, the kind you get at the super market, but use the thick plastic ones, then twizzle the handles and tie them in a knot a couple of times to make sure its sealed shut. For extra peace of mind, put a stick in the ground and hang the bag on it from the handles, or hang on a tree.

[@TazLawrie]

u have DOEN WELL i'm living Cygnet and worked in Dover for awhile in salmon factory i am planning to cycle your trail before winter sets in and i'm so proud of your ride i have light scott scale mtn bike(10 kilos) and light helmet so i have huge advantage over u but u did such a good job i am gonna recommend u as champion of all lady bike packers in tassie except of course the famous emma flukes who has designed the tasmanian gift and won the ride ,which you must try in the future just a short 1800 km ride in 15 days .

[@PeteMac69]

You need to visit Western Australia and do the Munda Bidi trail next. It's 1000K's and runs from Perth to Albany, but probably a lot easier riding than Tasmania. No mountains to conquer, just a few hills, but some sweet single track through the native forests. Definitely a bucket list item for me. Also, well done on conquering that trail. Those hike a bike sections!😱Your determination is pretty inspiring🤘🙌

[@WUmatoWU]

big respect from Slovakia,your solo missions are perfect

[@CANControlGRAFFITI]

This one was a bit sketchy

[@Tanstaafl1976]

Great job, Yuka! You are quite the gusty bikepacker! You are my new hero because I would love to complete a bikepacking tour like this one! Congratulations! 🤜🤛

[@VanGirlYuka]

I want to do something like this more! It was fun ✨

[@DAZLIN6]

Wow well done what an epic adventure, thanks for taking us along 😊

[@SoCalChoppas]

Thank you Yuka for sharing the awesome adventure! Love it all!

[@drmoynihan]

Absolutely FANTASTIC!!! Rt Shoulder ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY yesterday from Southern Thailand Singletrack - I know you understand Yuka, except I am 71yrs and hate sitting!!!!! BUT I am enjoying your crazyness! 🤪

[@johnpayne2465]

What a wonderful experience. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@salkjshaweoiuenvohvr]

KZbin recommended me this video so I was not sure what to expect. I'm so glad I did! It's the perfect start to my Friday morning. 😁 Thank you for sharing such an amazing journey!

[@jamesdiston4352]

I doff my cap to you for your tenacity, skill and good humour. Thank you for sharing your experience 👍

[@lkb3rd]

So cool! I just took up bikepacking last fall, my first few trips were on the bike I had, which worked fine, but had limitations. This winter I picked up a rigid MTB (Surly Karate Monkey) which fits a similar niche to a gravel bike with a flat bar (easier to fit a roll), and has braze ons for racks and fork cages and can carry a ton of stuff without a fuss. Getting ready to head out this spring on it! Cool adventure you had!

[@kennybicar528]

I can feel the struggle. but it was blast to watch. thank you for taking us on this trip! ride safe!

[@danielholman7225]

Missie, you are a brave woman. I was afraid you were going to get bit by an animal, drown or get hopelessly lost. That looked like the trail from hell to me. Congratulations, you made it.

[@brenomate8185]

Great work Yuka - very well done. That Horrendous climb that you endured was the result of some horrendous weather we had last year - it washed roads away in that area, so no surprise that the track you took was in bad shape. But it did give you an interesting story to tell

[@daveh.7580]

Amazing! What an adventure. Nice work Yuka, looks like that took a helluva an effort.

[@tamarixkyan9148]

I didn't know what beautiful scenery Tasmania had! So I'm surprised that this island looks like heaven for MTB people! Then you've achieved a really great challenge! I found your channel recently, and I'm watching your past videos. The beautiful Canadian mountains and cool bikes. Please continue MTB and have a great journey with your husband. From Japan. 頑張ってください！

[@shred-hermtb9113]

Yuka-n do it!! No matter how big the challenge is you seem to plow through it !! You are an inspiration 🙏 Great work Yuka ❤

[@newenglandagingrider1738]

Your perseverance and positive attitude are very inspirational. Great video.

[@WadeMade]

Love your stuff Yuka! Been watching for years. These little adventures are really fun to see. I would love to see an adventure motorcycle ride in the future. I know that's not what this channel is really about but I think you guys would really be good at it.

[@ericsharp5079]

Congratulations! That is an incredible journey! You have so much grit and determination! It’s truly inspiring!

[@ar110sp]

appreciated to see someone enjoy the trip so much ~

[@markwalsh4882]

as per usual, your videos have inspired me to do more. i mountain bike ride in central Australia and enjoyed ur vids for years. this makes me wanna explore even more of my country. wish u guys come to alice springs and ride our trails here

[@adamnorton748]

Hell yeah way to go you're out there doing it!!

[@michaelfleming4015]

What an amazing adventure! On your own accross the Tasman outback. Wow! Hooray for the shower. It occurred to me that when you camped under the overhang “cave”, you were at a spot that people may have used for 30K years. Your unpacking to go uphill made sense. It reminded me of my Grandfather’s story of the Chilkoot Pass and the Golden Steps up to the Klondike in 1898. Each prospector had to have 2,000 lbs. of supplies. To get up the steps and over the pass, all of it had to be broken up into 40 lb. Packs, up and down until everything was at the top. Fortunately there was a snow slide to get back down each trip. I greatly respect your effort. Thanks for taking us along.

[@pauldoyle2554]

Of all the videos you have made, I enjoyed this one the most. Well Done!!!

[@thim8009]

When I did more backpacking, I made slippers from a foam sleeping pad and duct tape for crossing streams. Only weighed a couple ounces.

[@seratide]

This video was incredible :) Gave me so many good memories of my ride on this trail back in 2019, thanks for sharing !

[@akidna14]

resilience and perseverance! always positive, looking for a solution to every problem. Salute Yuka!

[@flowstateofmind]

I thought of going bikepacking but I also wouldn't be able to resist any good trails. You sure had a lot of patience with so many obstacles!

[@VanGirlYuka]

Bikepacking is definitely different kind of riding. Some people say it’s a lifestyle and I kind of agree.

[@Christianmachts]

Wow, that was an amazing video from your tour. I loved to watch it. Great filming and a wonderful adventure :) I have to subscribe for all of your bike videos and tours. Thanks for your trips and work :)

[@garyoneill8868]

Awesome video Yuka. A great effort doing that trip too, especially solo.

[@jonnchan]

WOW!!!! Gambateh! it is Blood, Sweat and Tears!

[@THESEGMENTPR]

wow!!! What an adventure. You are so brave !!! great to see you accomplish this amazing trail. Thank you for taking the time to take us along !! So good !!

[@nondrop]

Wow, you have so much grit and determination, Well done Yuka

[@johnpayne2465]

Snake forest, checking shoes for spiders... this is Australia... you survived! Well done.

[@rlh347]

Great adventure Yuka!. Your determination to push forward is inspiring 👍🏽💪🏽

[@forester424]

I can relate to some of your challenges. A small frame has very little space for gear. I too ride small. The rubbing of the seat bag isn't good either. Although less comfortable, a light duty backpack is the solution. I used one in the arid desert to carry more water but then packed it when water was plentiful. Next, u really don't need a helmet for bike packing at such low speeds. I took it off on climbs. Thanks for showing us the Tasmanian Trail and good luck on future adventures.

[@leewinter28]

Keep exploring Yuka, your videos are very inspiring! Be safe out there.

[@motortrack7903]

Your grit and determination is fantastic, such a triumph well done

[@aaronwhiting7725]

Determination, perseverance, IMPRESSIVE! Congratulations on your accomplishment here!!!🎉

[@ecomicro]

i bet the 13.5 kg weight is only from the extra bags. the hightower/megatower weight alone is 14-15 kg even with top of the line specs. lol. good watch! didnt even use an XC bike. you made this extra challenging. haha. amazing

[@tygastfield613]

Another great video! Thank you for taking us on your adventures.

[@footprintsandtyretracks]

This is the best video I’ve seen of the Tassie trail. Glad you made it out alive!

[@trent3727]

This was a smashing tourist video. Loved it. So much fun.

[@carla5288]

My farm is along the Tasmanian Trail (which is how I found this video). I enjoyed watching this so much! I love your determination and also your sense of humour!

[@erents1]

This looks amazing! Good choices on most of your bike gear. Hang in there. I know from experience that yes this is a great idea, go for it! You can travel at under 60 lbs., including bike but still stay mostly warm and dry. Getting a bike well in advance of doing a tour makes sense. Start out doing one day rides, work up to multi day tours!

[@ciraloke]

Tasmania has Antarctica as one of it's direct neighbours, so it gets cold and wild. Even the belly of the mainland cops some crazy weather off the pole.

[@Magoo71]

Yuka....this is my first view of your adventures....You have a remarkable spirit! A great Can-do attitude. You need to watch Ryan Van Duzer as he is an excellent Bike Packer for many years! One of his big advantages in the Priority 600X bike he rides. It has a rubber belt drive and enclosed 600% transmission. You can learn a lot from his adventures on KZbin!

[@CaliradoKid]

Fantastic storytelling as always! Looks like a mighty adventure. Glad you took the time to document it!

[@VanGirlYuka]

I didn't enjoy the climbing, so when I got bored of it, I filmed. I guess there was only climbing on the journey LOL

[@brendan1]

Wow! What an adventure Yuka! That's so amazing. I really enjoyed watching your video. This may be the longest one you've made so far! Well done!

[@pablojpiccoli]

Hugs from Brazil. I like MTB and nice landscapes.

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

Some times foil blankets can be put inside your clothes for sleeping, or on your chest inside your jacket for a stronger wind block and a place to warm your fingers.

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

That was fun... I hope u do more. You proved that whatever bike u have just get out there and ride.